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“Ricochet,” by Kelly Carni 

 

This was a very interesting book. I liked the whole Anastasia retelling but mixed with parallel worlds and tons of family drama. The book wasn’t what I thought it was going to be because she was way braver and more concerned about justice than I was initially thinking she was going to be seeing as she’s still a young girl. The biggest thing would be that there is so much political intrigue so if that’s not your thing then don’t read it and expect it to be a princess book. There are a lot of heavy topics and traumas mixed with complicated and sweet romance and tons of kids doing the wrong thing because they think they should type vibes throughout the book. This book really stands out because I haven’t read something like it. 4 out of 5 stars. 

 

-Parallel Worlds 

-Russian 

-Alternative History 

-Anatasia 

-Multi POV 

-Magic 

 

Thank you for the ARC, Booksirens. 

 

“The Prince’s Heart,” by Ben Chalfin 

 

This was a cute, slice of life sort of royalty M/M book. This book would be good for people who like cozy reading. I liked both main characters, they were adorable together. A few things didn’t make sense realistically, they were okay with him being gay even though they didn’t have enough males in the royal line in a worst case, but I just pretended like it made sense lol. In the blurb it said it’s like Red Queen or Throne of Glass, and I personally think this book isn’t close to any of those type of books, more like Red, White, and Royal Blue and Bridgerton vibes instead. 3 out of 5 stars. 

 

-M/M 

-Magic 

 

Thank you for the ARC, Netgalley. 

 

“Acheron Bound,” Millie Leigh 

 

There is not a lot to say about this book without giving something away. I loved the main characters; they were perfect, and their relationship was beyond complicated. I don’t think I’ve read a dystopian that was like this, it didn’t feel too much dystopian, but it was obvious it was. The whole entire biker plot was something I enjoyed, and I wasn’t sure I was going before I picked up the book, but it was actually really fun. The relationship was very forbidden because this world they live in isn’t accepting M/M relationships, I adored the peril. 4 out of 5 stars, I wish it was longer. 

 

-M/M 

-Bikers 

-Dystopian 

-Forbidden 

 

Thank you for the free copy, Booksirens. 

 

“The Last Raven,” by Helen Glynn Jones 

 

This was a really good book. It is everything I look for in a YA vampire royalty book. I love how the princess is human despite her parents being vampires, I loved how she was torn between the two worlds of vampires and humans. The morality of their world and how humans are treated was the main focus of the entire book. The main character is such a sheltered princess, her knowledge and thoughts about it was so naïve and innocent. I liked seeing her grow into the person she became at the end. Above all, I adored the forbidden love romance aspect. Those two characters were so good together and I loved every scene. 4 out of 5 stars. 

 

-Vampires 

-Forbidden Love 

-Royalty 

 

Thank you for the ARC, Netgalley. 

 

“I don’t want to be the woman who bleeds, the one who feels too much. I need to be fierce, untouchable.” 

 

“First Tide,” by Pen Mucching 

 

This was a good, well written book but just not for me. I thought it was way longer than it needed to be. I really liked it at first, but I have a personal hatred towards riddles, and this book has a lot, and it ended up being a huge part after the first 25% of the book, so it just wasn’t really my thing. 3 out of 5 stars. 

 

-Pirates 

-Multi POV 

-Forbidden Romance 

 

Thank you for the free copy, Booksprout. 

“Worst Soulmate Ever,” by Haruta

I loved this manga! The artwork was perfect, everything I could’ve wanted. I liked the arranged mate in an omegaverse plot mixed with coworkers and enemies to lovers but in a sweet miscommunication, grumpy way and not huge hatred.  I cannot wait to read more of this and other Manga's by Haruta because it was so good. 5 out of 5 stars or 10 our of 10.

-Omegaverse
-Soulmates
-Coworkers
-Arranged Mates
-Enemies To Lovers

Thank you for the ARC, Edelweiss.